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- Page 1 YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual ______________________________________________________ Manual 019588 REV B - Sept 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing FLATdrop and D-ROP with FlexConnector 11 Installing FlexPorts in the Field Installing the Field Installable FlexConnector Preparing End Plates for Splicing Preparing Fiber Cables for Splicing Splicing in the YOURx-Aerial Terminal Splice Tray Setup Ribbon Loose Tube 6 Fiber 900 Micron Assembly... -
Page 3: Application
The YOURx-Aerial Terminal can accept the “hand-off” of fiber and distribute up to 24 individual service drops and has the capability to mid-span a larger count fiber cable, allowing the service provider to deploy multiple terminal/access points along the same cable run, maximizing the investment in fiber deployment. -
Page 4: Components
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Components Lid Kickstand Fiber Drop Management Rings Adapter Plate(s) w/ Connectors (SC or LC) Top row open for future use 2nd row for ports 1-12 3rd row for ports 13-24 24 Distribution FlexPorts Street Side View... -
Page 5: Parts List
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Parts List Hose Clamps (2) Bug Nuts (2) Ribbon Strain Relief (3 per Splice Tray) Ribbon Splice Chip (2 per Splice Tray) Splice Chip (2 per Splice Tray) Half Grommets (8) Splice Tray (up to 3) -
Page 6: Recommended Tools
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Recommended Tools Tool Image Mid-Span Access Tool De-burring Tool Snips Pliers Optical End Face Cleaning kit Small Cable Ties Cable Opening Tools Can Wrench Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 019588 REV B - Sept 2018... -
Page 7: Strand Mounting
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Strand Mounting Mounting YOURx-Aerial Terminal to strand options: A: Using provided mounting brackets and bug nuts B: Using optional adjustable mounting bracket A: Provided Mounting Bracket B: Optional Bracket P/N: 019448 Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net... -
Page 8: Accessing The Yourx-Aerial Terminal
Accessing the YOURx-Aerial Terminal Each side of the YOURx-Aerial Terminal has a lid which is secured by two tabs. Release the tabs on one side in order to open the lid on that side. Close the lid and snap the tabs into place to secure it back in place. -
Page 9: Preparing Flexports For Drops
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Supports all FieldShield Drop Options Preparing FlexPorts for Drops The terminal is available in a 6, 12 or 24 port drop configuration. • Ports 1-12 will be on the left end plate, typically closest to the serving pole (unless specified differently, at ordering). -
Page 10: Installing Microduct And Push/Pull Fiber Drops
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Installing Microduct and Push/Pull Fiber Drops Step 1: De-burr the microduct, using the de-burring tool or similar device (snips or cable knife), creating a cone shape on the inside of the microduct for a smooth transition. -
Page 11: Installing Flatdrop And D-Rop With Flexconnector
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing FLATdrop and D-ROP with FlexConnector WARNING:DO NOT INSTALL CONNECTOR HOUSING UNTIL INSTRUCTED IMPORTANT Step 1: Push the YOURx breakout with SC connector assembly (FLATdrop or D-ROP) through FlexPort. Step 2: Firmly seat the FlexConnector (FLATdrop or D-ROP) into the FlexPort. -
Page 12: Installing Flexports In The Field
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Installing FlexPorts in the Field On the outside of terminal, at the desired port, insert the FlexPort pieces as shown. O-Ring Press-In Clip Step 1: Insert an O-ring into the desired port. Push the O-ring all the way into the port, as far back as it will go. -
Page 13: Installing The Field Installable Flexconnector
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing the Field Installable FlexConnector Step 1: Prep cable to YOURx length Step 2: For water tight seal, feed the following three (14 inches) cutting strength members lengths of heat shrink onto cable for later use: flush with black, outer cable sheath. - Page 14 YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 7: Use pliers (as shown) to pinch Step 8: Pull FlexConnector (added in Step 9: Slide the 3” piece (004458) teeth to hold jacket. Step 3) back over clips to snap into heat shrink tubing, placing one end FlexConnector holes, as shown.
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Page 15: Preparing End Plates For Splicing
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Preparing End Plates for Splicing Step 1: Locate the two end plates. Step 2: Position all four of the cable entrance ½ grommets in the end plates. Step 3: For each cable entrance that will be used, trim the compression grommet to fit the cable being utilized (up to ¾ inch outer diameter) as shown. -
Page 16: Preparing Fiber Cables For Splicing
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Preparing Fiber Cables for Splicing Step 1: Open the cable to expose the buffer tubes/ribbons for splicing, mid-spanning the cable if applicable. Note: Max cable opening for a 144 fiber loose tube cable will be 11 feet (132 inches), 8 feet (96 inches) of slack and 3 feet (36 inches) for splicing in the splice tray. - Page 17 Step 9: Store 2-3 wraps of the buffer tubes/ribbons you intend to splice, slack that will be used to bring the splice tray and fibers to your workspace and perform the splices. Step 10: Clearfield recommends an additional 3ft/1m of fiber after the 2-3 slack wraps, which will be used for splicing in the splice tray.
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Page 18: Splicing In The Yourx-Aerial Terminal
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Splicing in the YOURx-Aerial Terminal Splice Tray Setup Splice trays (P/N 019339) will be shipped with 2 standard splice chips and 2 ribbon splice chips, allowing for a total of 24 loose tube splices or 6 ribbon mass fusion splices (72 fibers). Splice chips will need to be gently bent, placing both ends into the empty slots in the center of the splice tray. -
Page 19: Ribbon
Note: Clearfield recommends leaving 3ft/1m after the ribbon tie down for use in splicing in the splice tray. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net... - Page 20 Step 10: Secure the splice tray(s) in place with the provided velcro strap and two wing nuts, which will go on the two threaded studs. Note: The YOURx-Aerial Terminal can hold up to three splice trays. Step 11: Close the YOURx-Aerial Terminal, latching the lid shut.
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Page 21: Loose Tube
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Loose Tube Step 1: Bring the buffer tubes you wish to splice to the splice tray in your workspace. Note: A maximum of 24 loose tube splices can be completed in each splice tray. Step 2: Wrap one layer of grommet tape around the buffer tube, 3 feet (1 meter) back from the end of the tube. Trim the excess grommet tape. - Page 22 Step 8: After splicing is complete, replace the splice tray cover. Step 9: Bring the splice tray back to the YOURx-Aerial Terminal, placing the splice tray into the terminal by sliding the two mounting holes on the tray over the two threaded studs in the splice tray area.
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Page 23: Fiber 900 Micron Assembly
Step 8: Secure the splice tray(s) (up to 3) back into the terminal with the provided velcro and wing nuts on each threaded stud. Step 9: Close the YOURx-Aerial Terminal, latching the lid shut. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net... -
Page 24: Drop Cable Options
YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ DROP CABLE OPTIONS Product Cable FieldShield Jacket Can be Best Temperature Name Jacket Connector Color stapled Application FieldShield FLATdrop For use when fast installation Outdoor -40° to 176°F Black and low up-front cost is most desired feature. -
Page 25: Connector Cleaning Procedure
Inspect Then Connect These are Clearfield recommended products/applications. Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for your company and follow those procedures. - Page 26 YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning the Ferrule • Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QbE. Hold the swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Page 27 YOURx-Aerial Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector Female Connector • Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Electro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. (Figure 1) Figure 1 •...
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Page 28: Standard Warranty
Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus- tomer’s site, freight prepaid. Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both directions. -
Page 29: Proprietary Notice
__________________________________________________________ Proprietary Notice Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written approval of Clearfield, Inc. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.
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